Students at Ramirez Thomas Elementary present at the 2024 SFPS STEM Fair. SFPS courtesy photo.Tara Melton Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) is making remarkable strides in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education through two dynamic initiatives...
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The Heart of Circus
Wise Fool summer camp students taking a bow after their circus performance. Photo courtesy of Court Kessler.A parent’s reflection on youth empowerment and artistic expression at Wise FoolBy Nayeli Navarro Before I was a parent, I played the accordion in a...
Go Aggies!
Taeya Padilla is a senior at New Mexico State University.The college experienceBy Taeya M. Padilla When people ask me where I go to school, I cannot help but feel a deep sense of pride to call myself a New Mexico State University Aggie. To say “guns up!” is more than...
Dual Credit at Santa Fe Community College
Adobe Stock ImageA program that really makes a differenceBy Marcos Maez In today’s fast-evolving academic landscape, students are increasingly looking for ways to jumpstart their college experience while still in high school. Dual credit programs, such as the one...
Crafting Homemade Gifts
Adobe Stock ImagePerfect winter DIY projects for kidsBy Jen Paul Schroer As the cold winter months of January and February roll in, what better way to brighten someone's day than with a homemade gift? DIY crafts not only let kids express their creativity but also...
What Is Your Story Around Yelling?
Adobe Stock Image.Family yelling has an impact on us throughout our livesBy E. Quinones Did you grow up in a household where yelling was common? Is yelling common in your household today? Is this behavior something you want to continue or do you have a desire to...
¿Se crió en un hogar donde gritaban?
Adobe Stock Image.Los gritos en la familia pueden impactar toda la vida By E. Quinones ¿Se crió Ud. en un hogar en el cual gritar era normal? ¿Es gritar algo común en su hogar hoy en día? ¿Desea que este comportamiento continúe o quisiera cambiarlo? Cuando era pequeña...
Keeping the Lights On
Adobe Stock ImageHow cash incentives are changing the lives of inadequately-housed studentsBy Jenny Ramo In New Mexico, more than 10,000 students each year experience homelessness or live in inadequate housing; they are struggling daily with barriers that make...